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GOP Lawmakers Push Trump on Iran War Powers

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GOP Lawmakers Pressure Trump to End Iran Conflict as War Powers Resolution Looms

Republican lawmakers are urging President Trump to conclude military actions against Iran before the sixty-day mark under the War Powers Resolution expires. The conflict, which began in late February, has put the administration in a tight legal spot, requiring congressional approval for any extension. Trump has escalated threats, warning Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face further strikes on critical infrastructure. The strait handles twenty percent of the worlds oil, making the situation crucial for global trade and the economy. GOP voices are divided, with some supporting congressional intervention and others defending the hardline stance. Public opinion polls show most Americans disapprove of the operations, and some conservatives express concerns about costs, ground troops, and deviating from America First priorities before the midterms. GOP leaders have so far resisted Democrat efforts to curb powers, but with Congress set to return soon, another vote could spark intense debate.

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GOP Lawmakers Push Trump on Iran War Powers

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It's April 7. This is U.S. News Today, driven by AI tracking America in real-time. Some Republican lawmakers are pushing President Donald Trump to wrap up military action against Iran before hitting the 60-day mark under the war. Power's resolution. The conflict kicked off with strikes in late February and is now in its sixth week, putting the administration on a tight legal clock that demands. Congressional approval for anything longer. Trump has ramped up threats, telling Tehran to reopen the straight-of-for-mouse or risk hits on bridges and power plants. That straight handles about 20 percent of the world's oil, so stakes are sky high for global trade and our economy. GOP voices are splitting. Senator John Curtis from Utah says 60 days is plenty for emergencies and Congress needs to step in after. Reps like Don Bacon from Nebraska and Mike Lawler from New York say they'd back resolutions if it drags on, while others like Senator Joni Ernst defend the hard line to keep

sea lanes open. Puppet polls show most Americans disapprove of the ops, in some conservatives like Reps Lauren Bobert and Nancy Mace worry about costs, ground, troops, and ditching America first priorities before midterms. GOP leaders are holding firm against Democrat pushes so far, but with Congress back soon, other vote on curbing powers could heat things up fast.

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